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Lot 119 · Fine Silver and Gold Boxes

by John Jacob, London 1744

A George II Silver Swing-handled Basket

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Estimate
£12,000–£15,000 hammer ≈ $19,167–$23,958
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine Silver and Gold Boxes, London, New Bond Street · 13 November 2013
Record ID
TB-2026-2158609
Record
first seen 25 Jul 2026 · updated 25 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A George II Silver Swing-handled Basket, by John Jacob, London 1744. Bonhams, 13 Nov 2013, lot 119. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2158609.

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A George II Silver Swing-handled Basket, by John Jacob, London 1744. Bonhams, 13 Nov 2013, lot 119. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2158609.

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A George II Silver Swing-handled Basket by John Jacob, London 1753 $10,589 Bonhams, Jun 2014
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A George III Silver Coffee Pot Mark of Paul de Lamerie, London, 1735 Christie's, Oct 2013
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A George II Silver Salver Mark of Hester Bateman, London, 1788 Christie's, Oct 2013
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